Biography for
Jack Cardiff

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Date of Birth

18 September 1914, Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, UK

Apodo

Jack O'Lantern (for his "lighting" expertise)

Estatura

5' 8" (1.73 m)

Esposo/a

Sylvia	(? - ?) (divorced)
Julie	(? - ?) (divorced)
Niki Cardiff	(? - ?)

Trivialidades

Has 4 sons: John, Rodney, Peter and Mason.

He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the Queen's 2000 New Year's Honours list for his services to cinematography.

Father of Mason Cardiff

Presented the 'Best New Director' award to Alice Nellis for Výlet (2002) (Some Secrets) at the San Sebastián International Film Festival: 2002

Patron of The Brighton Film School

Was one of the only photographers Marilyn Monroe trusted to make her look beautiful. He took many photos of her during the filming of The Prince and the Showgirl (1957).

Cousin of Kay Kendall.

Honorary Member of the Guild of British Camera Technicians (GBCT).

He was made a Fellow of the British Film Institute in recognition of his outstanding contribution to film culture.

Personal Quotes

"Most directors who have been around for a while, acquire a gaunt, soul-scarred look associated with fighter pilots who have survived a war."

Where Are They Now

(June 2008) Saffron Walden, England

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